Cyclists to help collect food for Food Outreach with cycling fundraiser
When: Sunday, November 6, leave at 10 a.m. Finish times vary. Longer route should finish by approximately 1 p.m.
Who: Bicyclists of all ages and riding-levels.
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What: 6th Annual Cranksgiving: BicycleWORKS non-perishable food-raising bike ride for area food pantries. Food items collected for event will be donated to Food Outreach.
Where: Start and end at Schlafly Bottleworks, 7260 Southwest Ave., Maplewood, MO 63143. Three routes will be available for riding at approximately 5, 10 and 25 miles.
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Why: More people are using food pantries than ever before. As a fundraiser, cyclists typically spend $10-$20 total at participating grocers (TBA) and carry their own non-perishable items on the ride. Put on by local non-profit BicycleWORKS volunteers, proceeds go to Food Outreach another local non-profit. Cash donations are also accepted.
Details: Cranksgiving will take place in all but strong rain or ice. For more information, visit online: www.bworks.org or email info@bworks.org.
Last year, the St. Louis Cranksgiving attracted more than 600 riders who collected more than 6,000 pounds of food, making it one of the leading Cranksgiving rides in the country.
Sponsors: Ameren
BicycleWORKS Inc. is a not-for-profit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) institution. Its primary mission is to increase the probability of positive life outcomes for at-risk youths by providing them the incentive and opportunity to develop their academic, vocational, and social skills through programs using bicycles. Our work is funded primarily through the sale of refurbished adult bicycles. www.bworks.org